rosbag2-recording

Name: rosbag2-recording
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Author: wimble

Record and replay ROS 2 bag data with configurable topics and storage backends.

18|2|Updated Apr 20, 2026

Search Tags:#playback #storage #ros2 #record #mcap #rosbag2 #bag

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/wimblerobotics/ros2-copilot-skills --skill rosbag2-recording

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Skill: rosbag2-recording
Source: https://github.com/wimblerobotics/ros2-copilot-skills/tree/main/rosbag2-recording
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wimblerobotics/ros2-copilot-skills --skill rosbag2-recording

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Record and replay ROS 2 bag data across backends with configurable topics and playback settings to simplify data capture and analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

Record all topics or a select subset (with regex options) and choose storage backends like MCAP or SQLite3.
Playback with clocks, rate control, loop, topic remapping, and QoS overrides to reproduce robot behavior.
Retrieve bag metadata and access bag data programmatically via Python APIs for post-processing and tooling.

Quick Start

Start by recording a bag with ros2 bag record and then play it back with ros2 bag play to verify the workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about rosbag2-recording

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I record ROS 2 bag data with specific topics?▼

To record ROS 2 bag data, use the ros2 bag record command and specify your desired topics. You can filter topics using regex options to capture a select subset or record all topics.

Can I replay ROS 2 bag data with rate control and QoS overrides?▼

Yes, you can replay ROS 2 bag data using ros2 bag play with configurable clocks, rate control, loop options, topic remapping, and QoS overrides to accurately reproduce robot behavior.

What storage backends are supported for ROS 2 bag recording?▼

ROS 2 bag recording supports MCAP and SQLite3 storage backends. You can choose your preferred backend when recording bag data across supported ROS 2 distributions.

How do I access ROS 2 bag metadata programmatically in Python?▼

You can access ROS 2 bag data and retrieve bag metadata programmatically via Python APIs. This allows for post-processing and integration into custom tooling workflows.

Does this ROS 2 bag recording workflow support Jazzy and Rolling distributions?▼

Yes, this ROS 2 bag recording and playback workflow explicitly targets the Jazzy and Rolling distributions, enforcing features like time-based filtering and QoS overrides across these environments.